Zhenguo Temple, which has conquered the world with its architecture, does not have a single nail in the whole temple. All the structures are made of wood and wood, making it a treasure of ancient Chinese architecture. This temple, formerly known as Jingcheng Temple, was first founded in the Five Dynasties and has a history of more than a thousand years. The temple is divided into two parts, the front and back. From south to north there are the Tianwang Hall, the Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall, the Three Buddhas Tower, etc. The Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas is the main building in the front yard. It is one of the oldest existing wooden structures in China. Although it is not large in scale, it is majestic in shape and extraordinary in momentum. The Three Buddha Tower is the main building in the backyard. The most famous thing in this hall is the Ming Dynasty murals on the surrounding walls. The life of Buddha Sakyamuni is the main content. The composition is complete and smooth. It is a treasure of the Ming Dynasty murals.
Telephone
0514-84583827;0514-84642558
Reference when using
1-3 hours
transportation

  1. Self-driving: Exit from Pingyao Exit of Dayun Expressway and follow the road signs to the scenic spot; after visiting Pingyao Ancient City, walk northeast along National Highway 108 for 11km. When you see the road signs, turn right and go east for 1km. Pass through the railway and highway culverts and you will arrive at Zhenguo Temple. , travel for 15 minutes. If you connect Shuanglin Temple, you can find National Highway 108 after exiting. Drive along National Highway 108 for about 16 kilometers, turn into County Road 411, and drive about 3 kilometers to Zhenguo Temple.
  2. Bus: From the north gate of Pingyao Ancient City, you can take bus No. 209 (the sign is 9) (departing from the train station) to the entrance of Zhenguo Temple. 4 yuan/time, one bus every 40 minutes (the bus time at noon is doubled).
  3. Transfer: You can take the shuttle bus from Qixian to Pingyao or Pingyao to Yuci to Hongshan Town for 4 yuan; rent a tricycle from Hongshan Town for about 10 yuan for a round trip.
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    Tickets
    25 yuan/person
    Opening hours
    08:00-19:00 (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)
    *Information update time: 2024-10-30
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